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Suzuki Alto

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 996 cc

S40 ABDMOT history

S40 ABD is a black petrol Suzuki Alto first used on 13 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 52,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

S40 ABD black Suzuki Alto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Suzuki Alto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
52,128 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 ABD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Alto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
996 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
13 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 ABD was last recorded at 52,128 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,475 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
653 miles
Average per year
3,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 52,128 miles
  • 2024 – 51,475 miles
  • 2023 – 49,462 miles
  • 2022 – 47,910 miles
  • 2021 – 45,417 miles
  • 2020 – 43,950 miles
  • 2019 – 42,051 miles
  • 2018 – 37,542 miles
  • 2017 – 27,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,128 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splits in rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 2 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,128 miles (+653)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    52,128 miles
    Test number
    868173777017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass51,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    51,475 miles
    Test number
    376670764048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail51,475 miles (+2,013)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,475 miles
    Test number
    498491760194
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155 65 x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass49,462 miles (+1,552)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    49,462 miles
    Test number
    474437580741
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass47,910 miles (+2,493)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    47,910 miles
    Test number
    521190468800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement minor splits in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splits in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass45,417 miles (+1,467)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    45,417 miles
    Test number
    845148223926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splits in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splits in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass43,950 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    43,950 miles
    Test number
    757294589231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMinor splits in front lower arm bushes,front and rear flexable brake hose ferrules corroded
  8. Fail43,950 miles (+1,899)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,950 miles
    Test number
    801030120951
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMinor splits in front lower arm bushes,front and rear flexable brake hose ferrules corroded
  9. Pass42,051 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,051 miles
    Test number
    480741755052
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  10. Fail42,050 miles (+4,508)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,050 miles
    Test number
    329289365661
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  11. Pass37,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    37,542 miles
    Test number
    373529762147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail37,842 miles (+10,292)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,842 miles
    Test number
    962375451545
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155-65-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass27,550 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    27,550 miles
    Test number
    278640869907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight bind to brake

Questions about S40 ABD

Does S40 ABD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 ABD is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S40 ABD?
The MOT on S40 ABD is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 ABD done?
S40 ABD was recorded at 52,128 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 3,074 miles a year.
Has S40 ABD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 ABD has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 ABD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S40 ABD find?
S40 ABD passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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